Figurehead

c. 1939

George Constantine

Associated Names
George Constantine

Artist, American, c. 1895 - 1995

The sculpture is a bust of a man depicted in profile. He has distinctive facial features including a prominent nose, curly hair, and sideburns. The sculpture is colored primarily in shades of gray with areas of brown and black. It exhibits patches of worn and weathered surfaces, suggesting age. The material appears to be a combination of painted surfaces and stone or plaster. The sculpture is adorned with elaborate details around the shoulders, including scroll-like flourishes and leaf motifs, providing an ornate and classical appearance. The bust stands on a neutral background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 49 x 36.1 cm (19 5/16 x 14 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8127


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 58, no. 110.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 25.

Wikidata ID

Q64571319

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